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8,805 Church Daycare in the United States

Find 8,805 church daycare across all 50 states. Browse by state and city to find the right daycare for your child.

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Al
Alabama
734 daycares
Church Daycare
734
Al
Alaska
0 daycares
Ar
Arizona
117 daycares
Church Daycare
117
Ar
Arkansas
137 daycares
Church Daycare
137
Ca
California
300 daycares
Church Daycare
300
Co
Colorado
237 daycares
Church Daycare
237
Co
Connecticut
85 daycares
Church Daycare
85
De
Delaware
8 daycares
Church Daycare
8
Di
District of Columbia
3 daycares
Church Daycare
3
Fl
Florida
1,099 daycares
Church Daycare
1099
Ge
Georgia
537 daycares
Church Daycare
537
Ha
Hawaii
99 daycares
Church Daycare
99
Id
Idaho
21 daycares
Church Daycare
21
Il
Illinois
128 daycares
Church Daycare
128
In
Indiana
107 daycares
Church Daycare
107
Io
Iowa
155 daycares
Church Daycare
155
Ka
Kansas
42 daycares
Church Daycare
42
Ke
Kentucky
185 daycares
Church Daycare
185
Lo
Louisiana
65 daycares
Church Daycare
65
Ma
Maine
13 daycares
Church Daycare
13
Ma
Maryland
22 daycares
Church Daycare
22
Ma
Massachusetts
256 daycares
Church Daycare
256
Mi
Michigan
426 daycares
Church Daycare
426
Mi
Minnesota
56 daycares
Church Daycare
56
Mi
Mississippi
229 daycares
Church Daycare
229
Mi
Missouri
235 daycares
Church Daycare
235
Mo
Montana
1 daycares
Church Daycare
1
Ne
Nebraska
133 daycares
Church Daycare
133
Ne
Nevada
15 daycares
Church Daycare
15
Ne
New Hampshire
23 daycares
Church Daycare
23
Ne
New Jersey
213 daycares
Church Daycare
213
Ne
New Mexico
42 daycares
Church Daycare
42
Ne
New York
136 daycares
Church Daycare
136
No
North Carolina
310 daycares
Church Daycare
310
No
North Dakota
2 daycares
Church Daycare
2
Oh
Ohio
394 daycares
Church Daycare
394
Ok
Oklahoma
62 daycares
Church Daycare
62
Or
Oregon
8 daycares
Church Daycare
8
Pe
Pennsylvania
106 daycares
Church Daycare
106
Pu
Puerto Rico
1 daycares
Church Daycare
1
Rh
Rhode Island
22 daycares
Church Daycare
22
So
South Carolina
128 daycares
Church Daycare
128
So
South Dakota
19 daycares
Church Daycare
19
Te
Tennessee
566 daycares
Church Daycare
566
Te
Texas
343 daycares
Church Daycare
343
Ut
Utah
5 daycares
Church Daycare
5
Ve
Vermont
12 daycares
Church Daycare
12
Vi
Virginia
869 daycares
Church Daycare
869
Wa
Washington
17 daycares
Church Daycare
17
We
West Virginia
49 daycares
Church Daycare
49
Wi
Wisconsin
14 daycares
Church Daycare
14
Wy
Wyoming
19 daycares
Church Daycare
19

Let the children come to me and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.

Jesus Christ (Mark 10:14)

What to know about faith-based daycare

Faith-based daycares are childcare programs operated by churches, synagogues, mosques, or other religious organizations. They often incorporate spiritual values alongside standard early childhood education. In many states, they serve a significant share of the childcare market.

  • Licensing exemptions vary by state. Some states exempt religious daycares from standard licensing requirements. This means they may not be subject to the same health, safety, and staffing inspections as secular centers. Check whether the program is licensed, license-exempt, or voluntarily licensed in your state.
  • Faith integration ranges widely. Some programs include daily prayer, Bible stories, and religious holidays in the curriculum. Others are housed in a religious building but follow a secular curriculum. Ask specifically about how faith is incorporated and whether children of other (or no) religious backgrounds are welcome.
  • Often more affordable. Many faith-based programs operate as a ministry rather than a business, with the host organization subsidizing facility costs. This can make them $100–$400 per month less expensive than comparable secular centers. Some also offer tuition assistance for congregation members.
  • Community and stability. Faith-based programs often benefit from strong community ties and long-tenured staff. Many have operated for decades in the same location, providing continuity that can be harder to find in commercial daycare.
  • Ask the same questions you would anywhere. Regardless of the faith component, evaluate the program on the basics: staff-to-child ratios, caregiver qualifications, daily schedule, outdoor play time, how they handle discipline, and what communication you can expect about your child's day.
  • Accreditation is a strong signal. Faith-based programs can pursue the same national accreditations (NAEYC, NAFCC) as secular centers. An accredited faith-based program has voluntarily met quality standards that go well beyond minimum licensing requirements.

Frequently asked questions

There are 8805 church daycare daycares listed in our directory across all 50 states. Browse by state to find options near you.
Religious facility daycares are childcare programs operated by churches, synagogues, mosques, or other religious organizations. They typically combine standard early childhood education with faith-based values and activities. Most welcome families of all backgrounds. Licensing requirements vary by state — some states exempt certain religious programs from standard childcare licensing.
We use a weighted scoring system that combines Google ratings with the number of parent reviews. A daycare with a 4.8 rating from 50 reviews ranks higher than one with a 5.0 from just 2 reviews. This ensures our top-rated lists reflect consistently well-reviewed facilities rather than those with limited feedback.